Re: SMTP Server problem and security issue

osadasliit

I want to use send mail operator and gmail smtp server

so I set following parameters

 

settings -> Preferences -> tool

 

SMTP server   smtp.gmail.com

server port   587

username     osadasliit@gmail.com

connection security      TLS

authentication mechanism  Auto

 

but Rapidminer studio throws following error message

 

Could not connect to SMTP host:smtp.gmail.com.port:587

 

I used latest rapidminer studio

 

thanks

 

 

rfuentealba

Hi @osadasliit,

 

I have bad news for you, but not everything is lost.

 

Google does not allow normal username/password authentication for Gmail anymore, as they added some security into their sign in process (such as the possibility of 2FA, short for "two factor authentication"; or mFA, the same but instead of "two" it's "multi"). To do that, they have changed the usual username/passwords that we all know by an authentication/authorization protocol named "OAuth2".

 

They also said that perhaps someone will still need insecure access, and they have created a one-time-password mechanism that you can activate. However, this means your account will be less secure. Here is a tutorial that I use to configure Postfix with an alternate account (if it gets hacked, I don't lose my e-mails, just the ability of sending e-mails, so I wouldn't worry). You don't need to do everything, just the Google related bits to configure a new account. If you still need help, just ping me and I'll happily assist you in setting it up.

 

Hope it helps,

 

lexiluna44

Facing SMTP server issues? Ensure correct configuration and authentication settings. Regularly update server software and implement SSL/TLS encryption for enhanced security. Monitor logs for suspicious activities, employ firewalls, and restrict unauthorized access to mitigate potential security risks, fortifying your email infrastructure against vulnerabilities.